The first significant snowstorm of the 2005-2006 winter season struck central Indiana on the afternoon and evening of 8 December 2005, causing a minor transportation controversy in the Indianapolis area.  City streets were clogged with commuters, many of whom left their places of business at the height of the storm in an attempt to avoid a snowy rush hour.  This brought traffic to a virtual standstill across the city, with many citizens reporting commutes taking up to ten or more times the normal amount of time due to the gridlock.  Compounding the problem were 214 accidents reported by the Marion County Sheriff's Department, 119 accidents to which the Indiana State Police responded, and many cars which were simply abandoned in the roads as they ran out of gas in the heavy traffic. Streets were snowy and slick, but traffic prevented snowplow crews from remedying the problem quickly.The 7.7 inches of snow measured at the Indianapolis International Airport made the day the sixth snowiest on record at that site.  Throughout central Indiana, snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches, with most areas receiving 6-7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in OWEN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in PARKE, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in VIGO, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in BROWN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in HENRY, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in MONROE, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in RUSH, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in WARREN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 08-DEC-05 14:00:00 to 08-DEC-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.